Join us as we begin the new year with a time of prayer. Press play to listen. • Know a friend who this would encourage? Invite them to also tune-in. Let’s break the odds together!

—

LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds

EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/new-year-prayer-2023 

Joining us on the show is guest Pastor Jon! During the conversation with our host Elease Dillard, Pastor Jon shares with us his story of the life-changing encounter he had with God seconds before attempting to end his life + how The Lord has helped him break the odds ever since. Press play to listen.

-

MEET PASTOR JON:

Pastor Jon is a United States veteran whose best friends died while they were serving overseas together. After his best friends died, Pastor Jon struggled with PTSD, substance abuse, and as he described: “the voice of death” that would not go away. After struggling for close to ten years, he decided that he would end his life. Seconds before attempting to do so, he had a life-changing encounter with God. Today, Pastor Jon tells the world his story of how Jesus set him free.

—

LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds

EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-pastor-jon-set-free-by-jesus-christ 

-

*Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

Joining us on the show is guest NeNe Terri! During the conversation with our host Elease Dillard, NeNe shares with us her story of trusting God and breaking the odds, despite what someone had spoken over her life. She also shares tips for how to keep the faith and hold onto the vision and dream that God has given you. Press play to listen.

-

MEET NENE:

NeNe Terri, also known as Niesha Ham-McMillian, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Marnie Enterprises, LLC. Raised in New Zion, SC she attended and graduated from East Clarendon High School in 2005, and went on to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in English from Francis Marion University, and a Master’s in Journalism from Full Sail University. It was after teaching English for several years in the public school system that NeNe Co-Founded Marnie Enterprises—which houses multiple brands and products created with a vision given to her by God. Her motto is, “Never look down on someone unless you’re helping them up.” 

—

LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds

EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-nene-terri-keeping-the-faith 

-

*Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

Join us as we continue our conversation with our guest, Dr. India Dillard for part 2 of her interview! As a former Co-Chair within the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) for their Mental Health Initiative, in this episode India chats with our host, Elease Dillard about the topic of mental health. She shares free and low-cost places to get counseling, the behind the scenes of what it’s like going to counseling (including counseling myths), and as sisters—Elease and India both share how their parents broke the ice with introducing and integrating counseling as a resource within their family.

Press play to listen.

-

MEET INDIA

Dr. India Dillard is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA and currently a Post-Graduate Year-1 (PGY-1) Clinical Pharmacy Resident at one of the nation's leading hospitals specializing in medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and other neurological conditions.  

India’s journey started from her days in undergrad at Georgia Gwinnett College where she worked hard to successfully graduate college debt-free and obtain scholarships while in Pharmacy School.

Not only was India in the top 10% of her class academically for her Doctorate of Pharmacy, but she has served in retail Pharmacy, served on the frontlines at hospitals/care centers alongside physicians to care for patients, mentors + tutors younger aspiring Pharmacy students, served in multiple leadership roles for organizations, including the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) where she served as Co-Chair for their Mental Health Initiative, Phi Delta Chi professional fraternity where she served as treasurer, and is a member of multiple prestigious honor societies including Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Golden Key International honor society.

India has goals to continue her pharmacy training to become a board-certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and pharmacy educator. Additionally, she intends to become a heath advocate to start health initiatives in her community. 

—

LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds

EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-india-dillard-counseling-resources 

-

*Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

Joining us on the show is guest Dr. India Dillard! During the conversation with our host Elease Dillard, India chats with us about how to use your God-given gifts to serve others, and transparently shares the behind the scenes of her journey of graduating college debt-free + debt-free funding tips for those interested in pursuing an advanced degree. It is also National Pharmacy Week—so if you are interested in graduating with a degree in Pharmacy, India shares her success tips as well! Press play to listen.

-

MEET INDIA

Dr. India Dillard is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA and currently a Post-Graduate Year-1 (PGY-1) Clinical Pharmacy Resident at one of the nation's leading hospitals specializing in medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and other neurological conditions.  

India’s journey started from her days in undergrad at Georgia Gwinnett College where she worked hard to successfully graduate college debt-free and obtain scholarships while in Pharmacy School.

Not only was India in the top 10% of her class academically for her Doctorate of Pharmacy, but she has served in retail Pharmacy, served on the frontlines at hospitals/care centers alongside physicians to care for patients, mentors + tutors younger aspiring Pharmacy students, served in multiple leadership roles for organizations, including the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) where she served as Co-Chair for their Mental Health Initiative, Phi Delta Chi professional fraternity where she served as treasurer, and is a member of multiple prestigious honor societies including Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Golden Key International honor society.

India has goals to continue her pharmacy training to become a board-certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and pharmacy educator. Additionally, she intends to become a heath advocate to start health initiatives in her community. 

—

LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds

EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-india-dillard-serving-others 

-

*Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

Join us as we continue our conversation with our guest, Christina Flach for part 2 of her interview! In this episode, Christina shares with us how she became a celebrity makeup artist—including the behind the scenes of her journey + step-by-step action items for growing a brand within the beauty industry (how to develop a portfolio, social media, how to find an agent, being an online creator vs. being a makeup artist on-set, and more)!

*And even if you are not within the beauty industry, Christina’s tips could still help you grow a brand!

Press play to listen.

-

MEET CHRISTINA:

Christina Flach is the Founder & CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup, a celebrity makeup artist who works on some of the most recognizable faces and for some of the top

brands and publications in the world, and a fashion commentator for Soap Digest Magazine. In addition, Christina is a widow who serves as a sepsis awareness advocate, and a mom to four living children, and one who died as an infant. She lives with these titles - but she's defined by one word: grace. Christina openly shares her stories of success and heartache to provide inspiration to others and to save lives through sepsis awareness advocacy.

—

LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds

EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-christina-flach-branding 

-

*Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

Joining us on the show is guest Christina Flach! During the conversation with our host Elease Dillard, Christina shares with us her story of grieving in a healthy way and becoming an advocate. As well as practical tips for navigating the day, serving the community, and encouragement for single parents. Press play to listen.

-

MEET CHRISTINA:

Christina Flach is the Founder & CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup, a celebrity makeup artist who works on some of the most recognizable faces and for some of the top brands and publications in the world, and a fashion commentator for Soap Digest Magazine. In addition, Christina is a widow who serves as a sepsis awareness advocate, and a mom to four living children, and one who died as an infant. She lives with these titles - but she's defined by one word: grace. Christina openly shares her stories of success and heartache to provide inspiration to others and to save lives through sepsis awareness advocacy.

—

LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds

EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-christina-flach-grieving-healthy-way 

-

*Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

Joining us on the show is guest Mike James! During the conversation with our host Elease Dillard, Mike shares with us his story of breaking the odds during his leadership journey + chats with us about how to lead from a place of rest and humility. He also shares practical tips for how to break the odds and grow to the next level! Press play to listen.

-

MEET COACH MIKE:

Mike James is a motivational speaker and founder of P&Z Life Coaching, LLC. From Phenix City, Alabama, by way of Ft. Mitchell Alabama, Mike graduated from from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in Fitness Leadership. After spending almost 15 years in the health and fitness industry, Mike founded P&Z Life Coaching, LLC in 2019. Mike is also a facilitator for Certified Life Coach Institute, helping new life coaches start their coaching journey.

—

LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds

EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-mike-james-leadership 

-

*Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

Join us as we continue our conversation with our guest, Ashlee Garrison for part 2 of her interview! In this episode, Ashlee chats with our host, Elease Dillard, about breaking the odds with forgiveness—including transparently sharing how her relationship with her mother was restored after 20 years of estrangement. (Plus practical tips that could help with forgiveness).

Whether you also have an estranged relationship with someone in your life, or if someone did you wrong years ago, or if someone was rude to you recently—we all could grow in the area of forgiveness.

Press play to listen.

-

MEET ASHLEE:

Ashlee Garrison is the founder and host of Social Hour With ASH—a visual podcast that is “done by inspiration!” As a native to the Bay Area, Ashlee lives to inspire, bring hope and it is her mission in life to help people overcome to become! Ashlee advocates for everyone to fight to be Healthy, Healed and Whole in every aspect of life. 

—

LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds

EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-ashlee-garrison-forgiveness 

-

*Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

Joining us on the show is guest Ashlee Garrison! During the conversation with our host Elease Dillard, Ashlee transparently shares her story of breaking the odds with becoming healthy, healed, and whole + practical tips that could help you, too! Press play to listen.

-

MEET ASHLEE:

Ashlee Garrison is the founder and host of Social Hour With ASH—a visual podcast that is “done by inspiration!” As a native to the Bay Area, Ashlee lives to inspire, bring hope and it is her mission in life to help people overcome to become! Ashlee advocates for everyone to fight to be Healthy, Healed and Whole in every aspect of life. 

—

LET’S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/

LET’S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds

EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-ashlee-garrison-healthy-healed-whole

-

*Please Note: Episodes from Let's Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.